PhD Admissions

A master’s degree in electrical/computer/telecommunications engineering, or a closely associated discipline, is required from an institution of higher education in the U.S. or from an acceptable foreign university. Consideration will be given to highly qualified students wishing to pursue the doctorate without satisfying all the requirements for a master’s degree.

Required GPA: A grade point average (GPA) in graduate coursework of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 point scale. 

Students from other engineering disciplines or from other areas of science or mathematics may be considered for admission to the program; however, additional coursework may be necessary to complete the graduate program.

To apply, submit your online application form and required documents by the specified deadline. One required document is an essay outlining the candidate’s background, education, and professional goals. The use of the ECE Graduate Application Essay Template is recommended, but it is optional; applicants can fill in more than one sheet.

Complete details are available here. Only admissions applications with complete and legible documents are sent to the graduate admissions committee for review and decision.